{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Eastway Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":48.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9997046,"projectId":10174973,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom and my students. The printing ink provided through this project has made a tremendous difference in my ability to create and provide differentiated learning materials, especially for my Multilingual Learner (ML) students. While technology is an important part of our classroom, many of my students learn more effectively when they can also have a printed resource in front of them. I am now able to quickly print vocabulary guides, visuals, graphic organizers, sentence starters, modified assignments, and other materials that help make challenging content easier to understand.\r\n\r\nWhat has been most exciting is seeing students become more confident and independent. Instead of struggling to follow an assignment designed for one reading level, my ML students can receive materials that are better matched to their language and learning needs. Having printed resources also allows students to highlight important information, write notes, make connections, and work at their own pace. Students who were sometimes hesitant to participate have become more willing to complete assignments and contribute to classroom discussions when they have resources they can understand and use.\r\n\r\nYour donation may seem like something as simple as printing ink, but in our classroom, it has become a tool for providing greater access to learning. It has allowed me to respond to my students' needs quickly and create differentiated resources without worrying about whether I can print enough copies. Most importantly, it helps ensure that my ML students have the same opportunity to participate, learn, and demonstrate what they know. Thank you for investing in my students and helping me create a classroom where every student has the resources they need to be successful.","fullyFundedDate":1776136703083,"projectUrl":"project/high-yield-tools-for-technical-and-langu/10174973/","projectTitle":"High-Yield Tools for Technical and Language Mastery","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Zamora","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9997046_orig.jpg?crop=273,273,x168,y173&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1774891469862","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9997046"},{"teacherId":9584641,"projectId":10159163,"letterContent":"This technology has made a huge difference in my classroom! As a Title I school, our students do not always get the opportunity to experience resources and technology like this. Our school serves a diverse population that is primarily African American and Hispanic, and providing our students with equitable opportunities to explore, learn, and grow is extremely important. Many of my students come from homes where technology is available, but they don't always know how to use it for learning. With this new resource, my students are learning how to research, organize information, and complete assignments using technology in a safe and effective way. It helps them build real-world skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, and digital literacy—skills they will need in school and in their future careers.\r\n The iPads have brought so much excitement to my students! They love being able to use it for interactive lessons, explore new ideas, and have hands-on practice with skills we are learning in class. For many of my students, this is an opportunity they may not normally have access to. It makes learning more engaging and fun, and it gives them a chance to be creative, independent, and confident. They get to see their hard work come to life in ways that weren't possible before.\r\n There are a few students who have really connected with this technology. One of my multilingual learners, who was once hesitant to participate, now looks forward to tech-based activities because it helps her understand the content at her own pace and in her home language. Another student uses the interactive tools to stay focused and engaged. I've also seen my reluctant readers become more confident when they can click, type, and explore topics that interest them. For all of my students, this technology has opened doors, built confidence, and made learning more accessible. As a Title I school, opportunities like this make a lasting impact by giving our students experiences and that help level the playing field and prepare them for a successful future.","fullyFundedDate":1778278356029,"projectUrl":"project/digital-dreams/10159163/","projectTitle":"Digital Dreams","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McPherson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9584641_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720458466780","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9584641"},{"teacherId":9911476,"projectId":10000170,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and believing in the growth and well‑being of my sixth graders. Sixth grade is a year full of energy, change, and big transitions. Students are learning who they are, how to work with others, and how to navigate an exciting but challenging stage of life. Recess is one of the few moments in the day when they can move freely, strengthen friendships, and build the social skills that matter just as much as academics.\r\nAs the weather begins to cool, we are spending more time indoors for recess. Your generous contribution ensures that my students will still have fun, meaningful, and engaging activities to enjoy—even when we're inside. The games and materials you helped provide are already giving students opportunities to collaborate, challenge themselves, and unwind in healthy ways.\r\nWhen the warm weather returns, the refreshed outdoor equipment will help make recess a time my students look forward to even more. Because of you, they will have safe, exciting options for play and social connection both inside and outside.\r\nYour kindness has brought joy, energy, and a sense of community to our classroom. 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